Software Engineer II - Embedded Platform Software, Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 | Location: Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite role

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join the Platform Services Software Team. Our team solves defense customers’ toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating software solutions that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations. We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible—all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation & timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems.

Here, you’ll collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts, leveraging advanced technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you're building trusted systems or breaking ground on new innovations, your contributions will directly support mission-critical operations across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of software, including development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products
• Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering
• Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar, and electronic warfare applications
• Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals
• Develop, champion, and pursue new approaches and solutions
• Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
• Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives
• Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets
• Travel up to 15%

Requirements

• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Java) in a Linux environment
• Experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration
• Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems
• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems
• Experience with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices
• Experience with configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.)
• Experience in software development, testing, and deployment in languages such as Python and C/C++
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret with SCI security clearance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.